The Grey Heron

The largest European heron. It can stand with neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunch down with its neck bent over its chest. In flight it holds its neck retracted and has large rounded wings. It is usually solitary although several birds may feed fairly close together. It stalks its food, often standing motionless for some considerable time. "As seen in TheTamshee's previous video-shot while walking the Borders Abbeys Way, Selkirk to Melrose" It usually feeds close to the bank or shore, but may wade out into shallow water. They can be see around: wetland marshes, gravel pits, reservoirs, lakes and rivers and estuaries. Usually seen standing silently at the water's edge, waiting for prey. In flight they are relatively slow but graceful.